Refrigerator Recycling in Burlington, NC

Burlington bulk collection includes appliances. The Alamance County Landfill takes appliances at no charge and removes Freon before recycling.

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No charge for appliances; Freon is extracted before appliances are recycled. (Landfill Operation Overview (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a refrigerator in Burlington

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BurlingtonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $140.00
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Book online, set out your refrigerator and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Collection FacilityCounty service · Guilford CountyFree
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County drop-off at 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro, NC 27406 (the U.S. Census geocoder places this address in unincorporated Sumner township, outside Greensboro city limits). Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., (336) 641-9431. Free white goods (including refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves and treadmills) and electronics; five free passenger tires per household per fiscal year, then a fee per tire. No appointment needed.
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Alamance County Landfill and Convenience CenterCounty service · Alamance CountyAlamance County residentsA detail isn’t confirmedFree
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County landfill and convenience center at 2701 Austin Quarter Road, Graham, NC 27253 (the U.S. Census geocoder places it in Thompson township, outside any incorporated place). Convenience center open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (cash only); scales Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-noon. Phone 336-376-8902.
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Before you go

Refrigerant must be removed by a certified technician; ask whether the operator handles that and what it costs.
Empty and clean it, and ask whether doors must be removed or taped shut.
Check for utility appliance-recycling rebates before paying for disposal.

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North Carolina rules

North Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, as well as ranges, water heaters, unit air conditioners and other large appliances. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab)
A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as refrigerators and freezers. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)

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Counties must also arrange disposal of white goods and removal of CFC refrigerants from them. Source: N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab)
Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Source: NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab)
Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Source: NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Large Appliance Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
- The county facility accepts white goods at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items accepted for free disposal include stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
- Residents may dispose of 5 passenger vehicle tires per household per fiscal year at no charge, and pay a fee for each additional tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics Disposal (opens in new tab) · Guilford County Environmental Services
- Everyone in Guilford County has free electronics recycling at the Bishop Road facility, among other sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
Landfill Operation Overview (opens in new tab) · Alamance County Landfill
- Trash/garbage is only accepted from Alamance County residents and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- No charge for appliances; Freon is extracted before appliances are recycled. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
Bulk Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Burlington Public Works
- Appliances are collected as bulk trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 130A-290: Definitions (solid waste management) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- North Carolina law defines white goods to include refrigerators and freezers, as well as ranges, water heaters, unit air conditioners and other large appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
N.C. General Statutes 130A-309.81: Management of discarded white goods; disposal fee prohibited (opens in new tab) · North Carolina General Assembly
- Counties must also arrange disposal of white goods and removal of CFC refrigerants from them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A local government or its contractor may not charge a disposal fee for white goods such as refrigerators and freezers. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ Division of Waste Management: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Many North Carolina counties have permanent household hazardous waste collection centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Counties, cities, school districts and other groups can get a free temporary permit to hold HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW centers and many auto parts retailers accept used oil. Checked October 26, 2026.
NC DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW Collection Programs Map) (opens in new tab) · North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Permanent HHW facilities open anywhere from a few days a year to several days a week; check the local solid waste website for dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ tells residents to check the local government solid waste website for HHW dates and hours. Checked October 26, 2026.

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